Aylin Bilgin, Ayser Doner, Gulyeter Erdogan Yuce, Gamze Muz
{"title":"The Effect of Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Factors on Medication Adherence in Chronic Diseases in Türkiye.","authors":"Aylin Bilgin, Ayser Doner, Gulyeter Erdogan Yuce, Gamze Muz","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02317-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02317-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study was to examine the factors associated with medication adherence in individuals with chronic diseases within the concept of the biopsychosocial-spiritual model. A cross-sectional study design was used. A total of 837 patients diagnosed with chronic diseases were included in this study between November 2022 and December 2023. Data were collected based on the biopsychosocial-spiritual model. Medication adherence level was evaluated with the \"Medication Adherence Report Scale.\" \"Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale,\" \"Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale,\" and \"Spiritual Well-Being Scale\" were used to evaluate the psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a multiple linear regression model. Anxiety, social support status, and spiritual status were important correlates of medication adherence levels in individuals with chronic diseases. It was determined that variables such as age, gender, and number of chronic diseases did not affect medication adherence. Medication adherence in individuals with chronic diseases is significantly associated with psychological, social, and spiritual factors. Therefore, when evaluating medication adherence, it should not be forgotten that it is a multifaceted concept and individuals should also be evaluated from psychological, social, and spiritual perspectives.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3853-3873"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12449386/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144051399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Relationship Between Spirituality and Sports from the Point of View of Sports Psychology Researchers: A Systematic Review of Research Over Two Decades.","authors":"Hossein Shirvani, Minoo Asadzandi, Amin Amini","doi":"10.1007/s10943-024-02204-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-024-02204-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review investigates the relationship between spirituality and sports as explored by sports psychology researchers over the past two decades. Utilizing four reputable databases-Psychology and Behavioral Science Collection, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus-articles published between 2000 and 2023 were examined. Sixty-one articles met inclusion criteria for the final review. The study categorizes findings based on article frequency across two decades, participant demographics (athletes, coaches, students, psychologists, injured individuals, managers, and sports professionals), research methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, review studies, and ethnography), and data collection methods (library research, questionnaires, interviews, open-ended inquiries, observations, and documentation). Notably, the number of articles published in the second decade (2011-2023) doubled compared to the first decade (2000-2010). While professional athletes were the primary focus of 30 articles, a significant portion (18 articles) examined spirituality in relation to sports. The predominant method approaches were text analysis and surveys, with 14 and 13 articles, respectively. Data collection methods primarily involved library research, questionnaires, and interviews, with 26, 17, and 17 articles, respectively. The analysis highlights several thematic categories, including the relationship between spirituality and sports performance, spirituality's role in shaping sports culture, and the intersection of spirituality and religion within sports. Additionally, discussions delve into the religious identity of athletes and the impact of spirituality on various psychological variables within sports contexts. The research findings suggest a complex and nuanced relationship between spirituality and sport, but evidence regarding a cause-and-effect relationship remains inconclusive.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3613-3645"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142824205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Family Planning Among Muslim Women in Türkiye: The Role of Sinful Beliefs, Sexual Function, and Violence.","authors":"Figen Alp Yılmaz","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02418-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02418-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study was conducted to determine the effects of violence, sexual function, and sinful beliefs on family planning in Muslim women of reproductive age. A cross-sectional design was used. The study was conducted with 915 women of reproductive age who presented to family health centers between September 2020 and September 2021. In the study, women's mean score on the family planning attitude scale was 129.16 ± 28.80, and 53.2% had a risk of sexual dysfunction. Factors, such as the education level, using family planning methods, exposure to sexual violence, sin beliefs, and sexual function, affected the family planning. Health personnel can determine the status of exposure to violence, sinful belief, and sexual functions in women of reproductive age and provide education and counseling to reduce the impact of these factors on family planning attitudes.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3823-3835"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144822939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Relationship of Spiritual Orientation with Depression and Hopelessness in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis Treatment: A Descriptive and Correlational Study in Türkiye.","authors":"Ayşe Şahin, Nermin Kılıç Barmanpek, Cihat Demirel","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02411-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02411-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hemodialysis treatment, along with its therapeutic effects, can cause many physical, psychological, social, and spiritual problems including stress, anxiety and depression in patients. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship of spiritual orientation with depression and hopelessness in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment. This descriptive and correlation study included 72 patients undergoing hemodialysis. Data were collected using a patient information form, the Spiritual Orientation Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Beck Hopelessness Scale. It was determined that the depression and hopelessness levels of the patients were moderate and their spiritual orientation was high. A statistically significant negative correlation was observed between spiritual orientation and hopelessness (r = - 0.255, p = 0.030), while there was a statistically significant negative linear correlation between spiritual orientation and depression (r = - 0.432, p = 0.001). The regression analysis revealed that spiritual orientation and other independent variables accounted for 20.6% of the variance in depression (F: 4.348, p: 0.003) and spiritual orientation accounted for 6.5% of the total variance in hopelessness (F(1, 70) = 4.885, p < 0.05). It is recommended to evaluate patients undergoing hemodialysis in terms of spiritual orientation, hopelessness and depression, and to support their spiritual needs. Healthcare professionals should determine patients' hopelessness and depression levels and predictive factors and make interventions to reduce them. Patients' spiritual needs should be supported.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3978-3995"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144856712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Death Literacy and Related Factors Among Nursing Students in Turkey: The Role of Spiritual Well-Being.","authors":"Gizem Göktuna, Necibe Dağcan Şahin, Gülşah Gürol Arslan","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02421-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02421-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Death literacy is a novel concept that refers to knowledge, skills, and experiences related to end-of-life and death care. The purpose of this study was to identify nursing students' death literacy levels and examine the effects of sociodemographic characteristics, end-of-life care experiences, and spiritual well-being on death literacy. Data for this descriptive and correlational study were collected using a descriptive information form, the death literacy index, and the spiritual well-being scale. The study was carried out between 15 March and 30 May 2024 with the participation of nursing students (n = 930) enrolled in the Nursing Departments of two universities in Western Turkey. The participants' death literacy was moderate, while their spiritual well-being was high. According to the results of the hierarchical linear regression analysis, the statistically significant factors affecting death literacy among nursing students were gender (β = 0.149), class year (β = 0.107), supporting someone with a life-threatening illness (β = 0.077), supporting a grieving person (β = 0.079), and the harmony with nature subdimension of spiritual well-being (β = 0.181). Transcendence was initially a significant predictor of death literacy; however, its direct effect diminished and became non-significant when the harmony with nature subdimension was added to the model. This suggests that transcendence may influence death literacy indirectly through its association with harmony with nature. In addition, the anomie subdimension was not found to be a significant predictor of death literacy. Having high levels of death literacy and spiritual well-being may help nursing students provide patients and patients' relatives with higher-quality care. Therefore, the integration of these concepts into nursing education will increase the quality of patient care by helping nurses become more qualified and sensitive in their provision of end-of-life care.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"4278-4292"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Faith as Medicine: A 12-Month Longitudinal Study of Spirituality and Diabetes Self-Management in Turkish Adults.","authors":"Ahmet Özbay","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02407-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02407-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Type 2 diabetes requires sustained lifestyle modifications that can be psychologically challenging. Spirituality may serve as an important coping resource, yet longitudinal evidence remains limited in Muslim populations where spiritual beliefs are deeply integrated into daily life and health practices. To examine longitudinal relationships between spirituality, religious coping, and diabetes self-management behaviors, quality of life, and glycemic control among Turkish adults with type 2 diabetes over 12 months, and to test theoretical pathways through which spirituality influences health outcomes. A prospective study of 240 Turkish adults with type 2 diabetes from endocrinology clinics in Istanbul and Bursa (January 2023-June 2024). Participants completed validated questionnaires measuring spirituality (FACIT-Sp), religious coping (Brief RCOPE), diabetes self-care activities (SDSCA), quality of life (DQOL), and diabetes distress at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. HbA1c levels were obtained at each time point. Linear mixed-effects models examined relationships between spirituality variables and outcomes, with mediation analysis testing positive religious coping as a mediating mechanism. Of 240 participants enrolled, 218 (90.8%) completed 12-month follow-up. Mean age was 53.4 years (SD = 9.6), 52.1% were female, and mean diabetes duration was 7.2 years. Higher baseline spirituality was significantly associated with better trajectories across all outcomes: self-care behaviors (β = 0.28, SE = 0.07, p < 0.001), quality of life (β = - 0.23, SE = 0.08, p = 0.008), and glycemic control (β = - 0.19, SE = 0.09, p = 0.021). Positive religious coping partially mediated the relationship between spirituality and self-care behaviors (indirect effect: β = 0.15, 95% CI 0.08-0.24, representing 35.7% of total effect). Participants in the highest spirituality tertile showed significantly greater HbA1c improvements compared to the lowest tertile (- 0.8% vs - 0.3%, p = 0.012). Age moderated these relationships, with stronger effects among older participants. Spirituality represents a valuable resource for diabetes self-management among Turkish adults, with positive religious coping serving as a key mediating mechanism. Healthcare providers should consider spiritual assessment as part of comprehensive diabetes care. The findings support developing culturally adapted, spiritually-informed diabetes interventions that integrate Islamic perspectives with evidence-based medical care.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3955-3977"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144822904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of Malpractice Fear, Burnout, and Spiritual Well-Being among Physicians in Turkey: A Descriptive Study.","authors":"Burak Kaya, Emre Erkal","doi":"10.1007/s10943-024-02168-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-024-02168-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This descriptive study was conducted with 406 physicians to evaluate fear of malpractice, burnout and spiritual well-being among physicians in Turkey. In our study, 81.5%, 11.6% and 6.9% of physicians experienced high, medium and low levels of fear of malpractice, emotional burnout, depersonalisation and personal accomplishment, respectively. However, physicians reported high levels of spiritual well-being and harmony with nature, moderate levels of transcendence and anomie. As spiritual well-being and transcendence increased, emotional burnout and depersonalisation decreased and personal accomplishment increased. In addition, as harmony with nature increased, depersonalisation decreased and personal accomplishment increased, and as anomie increased, emotional burnout and depersonalisation increased.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3763-3784"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142630303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spiritual Well-Being and Hopelessness Levels in Individuals Who Have Experienced Myocardial Infarction in Turkey.","authors":"Efe Seher, Bahar Çiftçi","doi":"10.1007/s10943-024-02234-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-024-02234-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to investigate the relationship between spiritual well-being and hopelessness levels in individuals who have experienced myocardial infarction. The study, which was descriptive and exploratory, was conducted on patients who had experienced myocardial infarction and undergone angiography in the coronary intensive care unit and cardiology ward of Ağrı Education and Research Hospital. The population of the study consisted of 151 patients who had experienced myocardial infarction and undergone angiography between December 2022 and February 2023. Data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, Spiritual Well-Being Scale, and Beck Hopelessness Scale. This study highlights the significance of the transcendent subscale of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale, as it is unaffected by indicators of mental health. Findings revealed that higher transcendent subscale scores were associated with lower hopelessness levels in individuals who had experienced myocardial infarction. Body mass index, family type, marital status, and fulfilling religious duties when healthy were significantly associated with spiritual well-being and hopelessness. These results underscore the importance of considering transcendent aspects when evaluating spiritual well-being in this population. Furthermore, a strong negative correlation was found between spiritual well-being and hopelessness levels in individuals who had experienced myocardial infarction. Higher levels of spiritual well-being were significantly associated with lower levels of hopelessness. This study provides valuable insights into the relationship between spiritual well-being and hopelessness in post-myocardial infarction patients. However, limitations relevant to this study, including its single-center design and cross-sectional nature, are also noted.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3919-3935"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12449360/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Holistic Spiritual Care Practices, Competencies, and Needs in Cancer Treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Mihretie Gedfew, Addisu Getie, Temesgen Ayenew, Abere Kassie, Betelhem Addis Aynalem, Tadesse Yirga Akalu","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02376-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02376-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This scoping review critically examines the impact of spiritual care interventions on cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa, with particular attention to the cultural and contextual factors that influence the delivery of care. Spiritual care is integral to fostering holistic healthcare, particularly in oncology settings where the emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients are paramount. Consequently, the primary objective of this scoping review was to systematically map and delineate the effects of spiritual care on cancer patients across sub-Saharan Africa. A comprehensive search of relevant electronic databases was conducted to identify studies focusing on spiritual care interventions for cancer patients in this region. Data extraction involved a meticulous analysis of study characteristics, including the populations studied, the nature of the interventions, and the outcomes reported. The synthesis of the data entailed categorizing the interventions and evaluating their effectiveness based on the reported outcomes. The review synthesized findings from sixteen studies, which revealed a broad spectrum of spiritual care approaches, encompassing both traditional healing practices and structured interventions facilitated by healthcare professionals. Notably, significant positive outcomes were observed, including improvements in quality of life, enhanced coping strategies, and heightened spiritual well-being among patients who received spiritual care interventions. This scoping review highlights the critical role of culturally attuned spiritual care interventions in improving the overall well-being of cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa. The findings underscore the need for further research aimed at integrating spiritual care into comprehensive cancer care programs that are specifically tailored to the unique cultural and contextual needs of the region. The review calls for a concerted effort to embed these interventions within the broader framework of cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa to optimize patient outcomes and provide holistic support.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3542-3565"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144555363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Positive Psychology Practices in Muslim Communities: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Gazanfer Anlı","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02357-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02357-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Psychology's positive subfield emphasizes human well-being by concentrating on the strengths, virtues, and elements that promote it, as opposed to focusing solely on mental illness and disadvantage. Positive psychology interventions have gained international recognition, but their application and impact in non-Western societies, especially within Muslim communities, have not been thoroughly examined. Integrating positive psychology into psychotherapy practices within the Muslim community involves a distinctive blend of cultural, religious, and psychological factors. Practicing positive coping mechanisms through prayer and social support from the community is associated with better mental well-being. This study was carried out with the aim of providing a synthesis of articles on the practice of positive psychology in Muslim communities. Based on the search strategy as well as inclusion and exclusion criteria, four studies were chosen for further examination. These studies encompassed a wide range of populations, such as nurses and university students in Indonesia, humanitarian workers in the Philippines, and students in Malaysia. Participants across these four studies reported improvements in their psychological well-being, including heightened happiness, decreased stress levels, and increased post-traumatic growth as a result of positive psychology and Islamic-influenced approaches. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact and cultural appropriateness of positive psychology interventions among Muslim populations. It seeks to pinpoint optimal methodologies and potential avenues for further investigation by reviewing multiple existing studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3448-3470"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12449359/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144295135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}